Flu activity will peak from December to February. Dr. Ajit Alexander, with Ochsner LSU, says it’s best for people to go ahead and get their flu shots before things get worse.

The girl and her two younger siblings were in the minivan when their mother allegedly passed out.

Working towards a college degree can have an impact on students’ mental health; Arkansas Summit on African American Males shares information on how to overcome it and be successful.

Monette, with a population of over 1,500 people, now won’t have to worry about traveling to the next biggest city to receive medical treatment.

We all use a credit or debit card in some fashion. Almost everyone touches it during their lifetime but then what do we do with our hands?

A new mammography unit will be hitting the road soon with the newest technology and abilities to detect cancer earlier.

The Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehab came to DHS’s attention after employees weren’t paid on Sept. 23.

Helping the Underserved Belong (HUB) in Jonesboro is in desperate need for warm clothing for their homeless customers.

A group of four behavioral health providers in the state will be joining forces to create a non-profit organization that officials say will provide better outcomes for clients and patients alike, officials said Wednesday.

NICU nurses at Methodist Germantown Hospital dressed up the babies in adorable Halloween costumes.

A central Arkansas clinic announced plans to expand their operations with new offices, including here in Region 8, that specializes in certifying new patients wanting medical marijuana.

The 2020 Komen Northeast Arkansas Race for the Cure is six months away, and progress is already being made to make this year’s race even bigger and better.

Rehabilitation patients at a local facility are struggling to keep good transportation to and from appointments and meetings

Surrounded by friends and family on April 27, 2019, Megan Badon went from a Ms. to a Mrs. However, days before that big day, she felt something strange.

Missouri's health department director says he believes an agreement can be reached with Planned Parenthood that would keep open Missouri's only abortion clinic

A medical marijuana trade group wants Missouri health officials to issue strict vaping regulations as the number of people in the United States suffering from vape-related lung illnesses continues to rise

Health professionals are still looking into the products and chemicals that could be causing the vaping-related illness outbreak across the nation. But doctors are concerned the next few months could be challenging as the flu season kicks into high gear.

“It’s a wonderful thing for us people, we people in a small town to have the ability to speak to these specialists in Jonesboro, wherever they may be,” said Holcomb. “It gives us the opportunity to have excellent healthcare in our own hometown.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public about a recall of one lot of Alprazolam Tablets. The medication is being recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

Oct. 26 was National Drug Take-Back Day, and the Drug Enforcement Administration is now allowing new drug products to be disposed of at take-back locations.

Local law enforcement will be placed throughout Jonesboro to help collect unwanted medications.

The new study says humid and windy days are worse for pain.

Make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors installed before winter hits.

Arkansas public and open-enrollment charter schools will have a new tool to protect their campuses.

A report shows the obesity rate in Arkansas has increased among state and public school employees and their spouses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 6,444 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage sold at Walmart might be contaminated with salmonella.

A clinic quietly constructed in southern Illinois to meet demand for abortion services by residents outside the state is close to opening

The hall was created in 2006 to honor women fighting breast cancer and to serve as a testimony to other patients who go through the building every day.

Many businesses specializing in women’s needs were on-site, including hair, clothing, and free health screenings.

Tunica County Sheriff's Office is honoring one of their deputies with a fresh cruiser paint job.

Thousands of cards, messages and presents have been pouring in for a young Louisville boy battling cancer.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to $117M multistate settlement over allegations it deceptively marketed its pelvic mesh products, which support women's sagging pelvic organs, by not fully disclosing their risks.

In the study, 168 baby foods from major manufacturers were tested, and 95 percent contained lead, 73 percent contained arsenic, 75 percent contained cadmium and 32 percent contained mercury.

The only form of corporal punishment they can use is a paddle to the child's buttocks.

Tennessee Department of Health reported the first vaping-related death in the state.

A bestselling author and wellness expert is holding a symposium at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in northwest Arkansas

Residents of one Region 8 town have fewer options when it comes to filling their prescriptions.

Officials at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital say Vincristine is in short supply.

Doctors found massive blood clots that were spreading fast and were forced to amputate the new mother's right leg, just weeks after she gave birth.

Scientist with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital along with the University of Georgia will help lead a national push to improve the flu vaccine!

New York Institute of Technology on A-State’s campus is expanding further to make an even bigger impact.

On a day that’s usually held to dispose of prescription drugs, is now being targeted to also dispose of E-cigarettes and vaping devices.

The ARDDES experience uses live teaching, video and peer interaction with the driving simulator.

Experts say most patients reported vaping THC--the “high” producing ingredient in marijuana.

In honor of his later mother, former NFL professional DeAngelo Williams helped pay for more than 500 mammograms over the past five years.

Diego Ranch, which provides equine-assisted therapy to those struggling with physical and developmental challenges, announced it is closing temporarily.

King became the man who held up a beer sign and traded it in for a check for $3 million.

St. Bernards held its 12th annual Butterfly Release with hundreds in attendance.

If you think the toilet is the dirtiest thing in your house, you might be paying too much attention to scrubbing the wrong place.

Snacks will be provided and there will be door prizes.

STDs are on the rise nationally and Mississippi is near the top of several of those lists.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way to prevent the flu virus is to get vaccinated.

The class action complaint says JUUL and two tobacco companies “exploit themes that resonate with teenagers" and use deceptive advertising practices that violate Tennessee law, contributing to the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use.

This flu season appears to be getting off to a slow start.

The opening of the Crisis Stabilization Unit in Jonesboro will serve those who need additional help in the Region 8 area.

The Craighead Mental Health court has received a large grant that will help support and grow the department for the next couple years.

A local college was filled with nurses and patients ready to receive free health care and screenings.

Arkansas State University hosted a joint meeting between doctors and lawmakers to discuss how to get more doctors in rural parts of the state, and moving patients away from emergency room care.